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AK05 VPM

2005 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,846 mi
Last recorded124,846 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VPM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,846 miles

Nearside repeat lense missing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

screen cracked below wipers

Fail 1 Nov 2016 124,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside repeat lense missing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

screen cracked below wipers

Pass 13 Oct 2015 115,178 miles

engine has lumpy idle - possible injector fault?

headlight lense protectors fitted

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle restricting view of testable items

nearside front indicator side-repeater incomplete

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges,becoming low on tread

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear number plate light dim

rear brake imbalance: 28%

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 12 Oct 2015 115,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn low on outer section (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working offside and nearside rear (1.2.1b)

engine has lumpy idle - possible injector fault?

headlight lense protectors fitted

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle restricting view of testable items

nearside front indicator side-repeater incomplete

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges,becoming low on tread

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear number plate light dim

rear brake imbalance: 28%

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,927 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 102,927 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,930 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 94,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,309 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 89,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,553 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 83,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,128 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 72,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,540 miles

both rear tyres are badly perrishing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,978 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 43,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to check inner brake pads

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AK05 VPM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 VPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK05 VPM is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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